Smart financial workflows for production houses, artists, agencies, and entertainment businesses.
The entertainment industry is dynamic, project-based, and often unpredictable. From production companies to talent management firms, handling cash flows, royalties, and project budgets requires specialized financial support. Hornbill offers scalable accounting, payroll, and financial reporting solutions tailored to the unique demands of the U.S. entertainment ecosystem. Our team helps you stay compliant, profitable, and focused on creativity—not admin.
Key Benefits
Services
Key Services:
Project-based financial tracking
Production expense reconciliation
Chart of accounts by show/project
Financial statement prep & review
Budget vs actual analysis
Tax-ready financial reports
Key Services:
Royalty income reconciliation
Artist/licensor statements
Licensing contract tracking
Residual payment support
Revenue share calculations
Monthly reconciliation reports
Key Services:
Union payroll processing (SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, etc.)
Fringe benefits & deductions
1099 & W-2 processing
Timecard management
Multi-state tax compliance
Production-specific payroll reporting
Key Services:
Vendor onboarding & contracts
PO and invoice processing
Expense coding by project
Payment scheduling & approvals
Talent & crew reimbursements
AP reporting
Key Services:
Budget creation & version tracking
Forecast vs actual performance
Cash flow projections
Production cost tracking
Multi-project dashboards
Investor-ready reports
Key Services:
Onboarding for project teams
FP&A analysts for productions
Royalty & licensing assistants
Payroll processors
Production accountants
Financial admin support
Software Expertise
We work with all major construction-focused accounting tools:
